Vol. 45, No. 5 - September/October 2023Harvest Fest Returns September 9 on Park Avenue
Deerfield’s Harvest Fest is back September 9 on Park Avenue with fun community
events for everyone.
Start the day at the Deerfield Farmers Market between 7 a.m. and
12:30 p.m., featuring a touch-a-truck event. RC Juggles will also be at
the market from 9 a.m. to noon creating free, custom-made balloon
art and filling Jewett Park with giant bubbles.
Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue Saturday afternoon for music,
food and fun. Gates open at 5 p.m. for events including a live
concert, food vendors, a beer tent and a bags tournament.
The event will have live music from West End 40 from 5 p.m. to 6
p.m. followed by 7th Heaven from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Get ready
for the annual Harvest Fest bags tournament. Participants are encouraged to register
early on the Village’s website. Food vendors include Rosebud-Deerfield, Caldwell’s Grille,
The Wild Roaster, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Serna’s Grill, Mario’s Cart, Da Pizza Dude and La
Humita. Bring a chair and enjoy the show!
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to our sponsors, Parkway Bank, KGH Autism Services and Lakeshore
Recycling.
For more information please visit deerfield.il.us
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 VOLUME 45, NO. 5
INSIDE
Village News 2
Board Report 3
Community Calendar 3
Public Works News 4
Police Department News 5
Our Community 6
Meeting Schedule 8
7th
year for Harvest Fest
8
food vendors
1,000+
estimated 2022 attendance
44
bags tournament teams in
2022
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Village News
Sign up for the Solar Tour
Do you want to learn more about the benefits of solar energy or
sing the praises of your own solar panels? Save the date and mark
your calendars for September 30!
The Village of Deerfield is partnering with the Illinois Solar
Education Association (ISEA) to spread the word about solar right
here in Deerfield!
The Solar Tour is an annual, free event that offers the public the
opportunity to view innovative green homes and buildings and see
how solar energy can be used efficiently. The Tour is a chance for
everyone to view affordable and practical technologies in their own
neighborhood that benefit the environment and are part of the
solution to our nation’s energy issues.
Register to attend the 2023 Solar Tour at illinoissolar.org
PUT THE ‘DEAR’ IN DEERFIELD
Every act of kindness, large or small,
spontaneous or planned, defines
the spirit of our community. The
Deerfield Community Relations
Commission seeks to shine a light on
acts of kindness that make Deerfield
a special place to live and work. The
Commission invites you to share
a story of a person or group that
illuminates the “Dear in Deerfield.”
Visit deerfield.il.us or use the QR Code to share your story. Watch this
space for updates.
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My Name is Lopez: Viewing & Discussion
Thursday, September 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Deerfield Public Library
Guitarist/singer Trini Lopez was born of undocumented Mexican
immigrants and overcame all odds in 1960s America to become a
true American rock and roll legend, and one of the first Latino rock
stars. Co-producer, and former Deerfield resident, Gary Gand will
discuss the 2021 documentary following the screening.
Presented in partnership with the Deerfield Community Relations
Commission in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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For complete sets of minutes for Village Board meetings or
to watch meetings on demand, please visit deerfield.il.us.
VILLAGE BOARD ACTION
Approved a Resolution to award contract for an ADA Transition Plan
Approved a Resolution authorizing purchase of two new Police
administrative vehicles
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the Deerfield
Park District special use to permit Phase 2 renovations to Jewett Park
Approved an Ordinance authorizing Amendments to the Deerfield
Zoning Ordinance to create a new entertainment and limited retail
business zoning district south of Lake Cook Road
Approved a Resolution approving an agreement for Police peer support
and mental health network participation with Velan Solutions, LLC
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the Tennaqua
special use to allow changes to the Tennaqua Master Plan and
renovations to the Tennaqua Club at One Tennaqua Lane
Approved a Resolution amending the annual fee resolution of the
Village of Deerfield regarding construction fees for patios/walkways/
other miscellaneous slabs and solar permits
Board Report
Community Calendar
Deerfield Park District
For more information
or to register for Park
District programs,
call 847.945.0650 or
visit deerfieldparks.org.
Apply Online for Jobs
Join our AMAZING team!
We have a job to fit
your schedule. After
school & before school
counselors, lifeguards,
fitness floor attendants,
driving range attendants,
special recreation
inclusion and more, at
deerfieldparks.org/jobs.
Patty Turner Center’s
20th Anniversary
Wednesday, September
27, 5:30 p.m. Reception,
6:15 p.m. Dinner, 7:30
p.m. Concert Celebrate
the Patty Turner Center’s
20th Anniversary in
grand style! Indulge
in a delicious buffet
from the Italian Kitchen
of Deerfield, savor
sparkling champagne
and delight in an evening
of music.
Deerfield Golf Club
Championship
September 30 and
October 1.Tournament
open to all Public Play
with a valid 2023 CDGA
or USGA Handicap.
Weekend tournament
with, 18 Hole round
with cart (shared), hole
contests, medium range
balls and tee gift, putting
championship contest
following Round 1.
Halloween Hoopla
Family Fun Fest
Saturday, October 21,
2-4:30 p.m. Join us
for an afternoon of
Halloween fun featuring
kid’s games, a hayride,
inflatables, Trick or
Treat Trail, costumed
characters, balloon
twisters, a magician, face
painting, entertainment
and more!
Deerfield Library
All Library programs
are free and open to the
public. Register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311,
online at deerfieldlibrary.
org, or in person at
920 Waukegan Rd. Online
program description notes
program platform (online,
in-person, or hybrid).
Memory Cafe
September 6 & October 4,
10:30-11:45 a.m.
A place for persons
experiencing memory
changes and their care
partners to gather
for connection and
conversation while
enjoying themed
activities. To register,
contact Judy Hoffman
at 847.580.8954
or jhoffman@
deerfieldlibrary.org.
Morris, the Magic Man
September 9, 10-11 p.m.,
Ages 8-12
Prepare to be amazed
by Morris the Magician
in this show filled with
magic, puppets, and fun.
Super Stolie Bilingual
Show
September 13, 4-5 p.m.,
Kids & Families
Join us for a fun and
educational show where
you’ll sing, dance, and
learn some Spanish.
Let’s Draw: Hilarious
Hiking
September 22, 4-5 p.m.,
Grades K-6
Let’s go on a cartoon
hike where you decide
where we go, who we
meet, and what happens
next!
Take a Minute for
Medicare
October 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
We will help you prepare
for the Medicare annual
enrollment, and provide
key information if you
are coming to Medicare
for the first time.
Haunted Library (After
Hours)
October 13, 5-8 p.m.,
Kids & Families
You are cordially invited
to come in costume
(no weapons, masks,
or clowns) for a bone-
chilling event with a
variety of spooky and
not-so-spooky activities.
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognized Mason Tepper with Worry Free Wednesdays (above)
Recognized Lisa Dunn for service to Appearance Review Commission
Appointed Sherry Flores to Chair of Appearance Review Commission
Appointed Amy Charlson to Appearance Review Commission
Appointed Dustin Goffron to Appearance Review Commission
Recognized Alex Shvartsman, USA Judo Youth National Champion
Intermediate Male Over 42kg
Proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth in the Village of Deerfield
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Public Works Update
MYTH: I can’t get flood
insurance, because I’m not
in a high-risk zone
Virtually anyone who lives
in or owns property in an
NFIP-participating community
can buy flood insurance for a
residential building, business,
condo, or apartment, and the
contents can be insured as
well.
MYTH: Even if my house
floods, it wouldn’t be much
There may not be very much
water, but that doesn’t mean
there won’t be much damage.
Only one inch of water in an
average home can cause more
than $25,000 in damage.
MYTH: I don’t need flood
insurance because FEMA
gives disaster assistance
FEMA can only provide
disaster assistance when the
President issues a disaster
declaration—this happens for
less than half of all floods.
If you need more information
on floods, please visit the
Additional Flood Information
page on the Village website.
Waukegan Road Water
Main Project
The Waukegan Road Water
Main Project began in early
April and is expected to
be completed by mid-
September.
The contract includes the
full replacement of all
water main items within
Waukegan Road from
Deerfield Road to North
Avenue and requires traffic
to be reduced to one lane in
each direction. Construction
is sequenced in a way to
reduce impacts to the
downtown area as well as
the high school.
Updates on the project are
being shared via the Village
website and interested
parties can sign up to
receive email and/or text
message updates on the
project at by clicking on
“Notify Me” at deerfield.
il.us.
For more information, contact
the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490.
PUBLIC WORKS
BY THE NUMBERS
66 lane miles
of roadway
7,763 cubic
yards
of leaves collected in
2022
6,108 cubic
yards
of leaves collected
in 2021
Public Works collecting leaves.
Help Burst Those
Flood Insurance
Myths
An important component of
promoting flood insurance
is dispelling the myths that
persist about it. Below
are a few of the most
salient misunderstandings
about flood insurance
and some straightforward
explanations of what is
really true.
MYTH: My homeowner’s
insurance covers flooding
Almost no homeowner’s
insurance policies cover
flood damage. That is why
the federal government
created the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP).
Flood insurance is sold as a
separate policy. To find an
agent, contact the NFIP call
center at 800-427-4661 or
www.FloodSmart.gov.
MYTH: I don’t need flood
insurance because I’m not
in a high-risk zone
It can flood almost
anywhere, and it doesn’t
take much water to cause
expensive damage. About
1/3 of all flood disaster
assistance goes to people
outside the high-risk zone.
With a changing climate,
extreme weather events will
be more likely in the future
Leaf Collection Starts October 30
The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an
alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents who do not mulch
or bag their leaves may rake them to the curb or carriage walk line the
night before their scheduled pickup.
Beginning the week of October 30 and continuing through December
1, Public Works Department crews will make one pass by each house
in the Village every week during the five-week program.
See the following guidelines and reminders for leaf pickup:
• Rake leaves into piles no greater than five feet in width.
• Do not rake leaves into the streets, sidewalks or carriage walks.
• Do not put out leaves more than one day prior to pickup day.
• Do not park on the street the day of your pickup.
• Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the
curb with your leaves.
• Try to put leaves out each week.
• Inclement weather may delay pickups, but crews will make at least
five trips through each neighborhood.
• Direct landscapers to abide by the Village’s guidelines for leaf
collection.
Illinois School Bus Stop Law
With school back in session, all drivers should
take a minute to familiarize themselves with
the laws in Illinois as they relate to stopping
for school buses. It is illegal to pass a stopped
school bus in either direction while the bus stop
arm is out and children are loading or unloading.
If you are convicted of improperly passing a
school bus, the Secretary of State can suspend
your license.
The law states that a driver shall stop before
meeting or overtaking, from either direction,
any school bus stopped on a highway, roadway,
private road, parking lot, school property or
anywhere else. When the school bus displays
the visual stop arm, a driver must come to a full
and complete stop prior to reaching the bus and
must remain stopped until one of the following
occur: the school bus resumes motion, the bus
driver gives a signal for the driver to proceed,
or the school bus stop signals are no longer
actuated.
A driver is not required to stop on a highway
having four or more lanes that has at least 2
lanes of traffic in each direction provided the
driver is traveling in the opposite direction as
the school bus. The driver will be required to
stop on a highway if he is traveling in the same
direction as the school bus.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converter theft continues to be an
issue throughout Deerfield and neighboring
communities. Catalytic converters are exhaust
emission control devices that reduce toxic gases
and pollutants in exhaust gas and are valuable
because of the metals they contain, such as
copper, nickel and platinum.
Those stealing catalytic converters typically steal
them by using a small portable reciprocating saw
to cut the device off quickly from the underside of
the vehicle. It can cost close to $2,000 to replace a
missing catalytic converter, and it is illegal to drive
a car without one.
To avoid theft, it is recommend to park in a
garage when possible, using or adding a motion-
sensing light in driveways and parking in well-lit
areas when parking in public. Residents are also
encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report suspicious
activity immediately.
Pink Patch Patrol
The Deerfield Police Department has once again
partnered with the Cancer Wellness Center of
Northbrook for the Pink Patch Patrol fundraiser.
Throughout the month of October you may see
Deerfield Police employees wearing uniforms
with pink patches to raise awareness and show
their support for the cause. Pink Deerfield Police
patches are available to the public for a minimum
of $10 donation to the Cancer Wellness Center.
The Cancer Wellness Center provides education,
wellness services and psychosocial support to
those impacted by cancer and their loved ones.
In 2022 the Deerfield Police Department raised
$2,000 through the Pink Patch Patrol.
9PM Routine
The 9PM Routine is designed to help you prevent
burglaries and thefts from your home, cars or
personal property. Too often these are crimes of
opportunity perpetrated by criminals looking for
an easy target. An unlocked car with valuables
easily visible is an irresistible temptation for some
thieves. Similarly, a residence with poor exterior
lighting or an open garage door might entice a
burglar to take a closer look at your property.
Every night at 9 p.m., we encourage the
community to: BRING IN valuables from your
car, yard, and patio; LOCK UP your car, house,
windows, garage, gates and shed; TURN ON
exterior lights and alarm systems.
Police Department News
In 2022, the
Deerfield Police
Department
raised $17,775
for charities
and non-profit
organizations.
$4,500
Special Olympics Illinois
Cop On A Rooftop
$2,375
Special Olympics Illinois
Law Enforcement Torch
Run
$2,000
Cancer Wellness Center
of Northbrook
Pink Patch Patrol
$8,900
The Cure Starts Now
Beard It Up Campaign
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Our Community
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Treatment Process
The process begins with the
collection of wastewater
from each home or business
in the Village.
This is done via underground
pipes and manholes that
direct all of the flow to the
WRF. The raw wastewater
is pumped up into our
headworks building where it
is screened and de-gritted.
The fine screens act as
strainers, letting the liquid
go through and pulling
out plastics and paper
products (mostly wet wipes,
or “flushable wipes,” which
should, in fact, never be
flushed).
Next, the grit or heavy
inorganic material such
as sand, egg shells, coffee
grounds, etc. are settled out
and removed. The wastewater
then flows to aeration tanks
where it is mixed in with
millions and billions and
trillions of bacteria and
other micro-organisms that
consume the organic material
and turn it from dirty to clean.
This soup of microorganism-
filled water flows to the
secondary clarifiers, where
the microorganisms settle
to the bottom and the clear
water comes off the top. This
treated water flows down to
the UV disinfection channels
where any remaining bacteria
and viruses are destroyed by
UV lights that are in the water,
like an underwater tanning
bed. Finally, this screened,
de-gritted, biologically treated,
WATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY
Since 1956, the Village of
Deerfield has owned and
operated a wastewater
treatment plant known as the
Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF), or the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The plant
is located at 1045 Hackberry
Road, and an innovative
reconstruction of the facility
was completed in 2013. The
facility is designed to meet
water quality requirements
determined by the Illinois
EPA.
Over the years, the
equipment, staff and
regulations have changed,
but the results are the
same – turning waste into a
resource. Each day, regardless
of conditions, the WRF treats
approximately three million
gallons of wastewater.
The WRF by the
numbers in 2022:
880 million gallons
of wastewater cleaned
98%
of all pollutants cleaned
61.5 acres
of farmland fertilized with
biosolids
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clarified and disinfected water is
discharged to the West Fork of the
North Branch of the Chicago River,
which runs along the west side of
the WRF.
The microorganisms and solids
that settled in the clarifiers are
constantly pumped back into the
aeration tanks so that we have a
steady supply of microorganisms.
A portion of these solids need to
be removed from the treatment
process to keep the WRF
ecosystem healthy. This portion
of the solids is sent to digesters
where it is mixed and aerated to
further break down, or digest,
the material. After a number of
weeks, the solids are dewatered in
a centrifuge and stock piled in the
WRF’s storage barn. This material
is similar to the consistency of
potting soil and is removed to
fields or landfills.
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Farmers Market - Food, Friends and Fun
The Farmers Market season is underway with lots of food, friends
and fun! Come join us at our new permanent location on Park
Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue every
Saturday morning through October 14 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We have a lot of fun activities, entertainment and events planned
to make this our best season yet! Please note that to ensure the
safety of visitors, no bikes are allowed inside the market and
dogs are to be leashed on a 6-foot lead or less. We are excited
to celebrate this season with our dedicated market vendors and
patrons and welcome any newcomers interested in joining us!
We hope to see you at the market on Saturday mornings.
For more information, visit deerfield.il.us/ Farmers-Market.
IL SOS Skip-the-Line
The Skip-the-Line program
is a customer service
initiative launched
by Secretary of State
Giannoulias to eliminate
the unpredictability of wait
times at Illinois DMVs. The
program begins September
1, 2023.
The Skip-the-Line program
includes:
• Simplified Online
Services – Customers
are encouraged to take
advantage of the many
services offered online,
including renewing their
driver’s license or ID
card and license plate
sticker online.
• Appointment
Scheduling – Customers
will be required to
make appointments
for in-person visits at
44 of the busiest DMVs
including all Chicago
and suburban locations
and some central and
downstate DMVs for
those seeking REAL ID,
driver’s license and ID
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card services, and in-car
driving tests.
• New Extended Hours of
Operation – All DMVs
statewide will extend
hours of operation, with
16 facilities open six
days a week – Monday
through Saturday.
• All DMVs will change
their days and hours of
operation from Tues-Sat
to Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5:30
p.m.
• 16 DMVs will also be
open on Saturday,
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
including the Deerfield
Secretary of State
location at 405 Lake
Cook Road.
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 I deerfield.il.us
PRESORTED
STANDARD U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 1
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
VILLAGE OFFICIALS
Mayor
Daniel C. Shapiro
847.719.7402
dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees
Robert “Bob” L. Benton
847.945.1570
rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Larry Berg
847.612.0777
lberg@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby
847.644.3354
ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers
847.899.1449
rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim
847.948.9423
moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden
847.945.2442
wseiden@deerfield.il.us
Village Manager
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Switchboard and Finance
847.945.5000
Community Development
847.719.7484
Police non-emergency
847.945.8636
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
MEETING SCHEDULE
For a complete list of
meetings, please visit
deerfield.il.us. Times/dates
subject to change.
September
Board of Trustees
September 5 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
September 12, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
September 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
September 18, 7:30 p.m.
October
Board of Trustees
October 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
October 10, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
October 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
October 23, 7:30 p.m.
Postal Customer
Deerfield, Illinois 60015